Ron Ravi Warrion (guitar) has put together a band to recreate the solid US Metal days of the Eighties, along with the NWOBHM sound of groups like Iron Maiden, and then has thrown plenty of Helloween and even Judas Priest into the mix. The singer is Mike Viscera (Obsession, Loudness), Tim Thomas (Abattoir, Agent Steel, Steel Prophet) is on second guitar, the bassist is Keith Knight (Aska) and the drummer is Rob Brug (Halloween). George Call (Aska, Omen) even provides some additional vocals on a few songs, so it’s not surprising that with pedigree the guys have created a solid album right off the bat. This is metal that is easy to listen to while never being easy listening, and there is some serious shredding going on while the vocals are also a class above most.
It is melodic metal, with a grounding in the traditional, while also bringing in some thrash elements and plenty of solid tunes. Some of these are surprisingly catchy, and even though I enjoyed this the first time I played it, this is definitely one of those that grows on the listener. If you enjoy your music loud and heavy, but with a tuneful bent, then these guys are definitely worth seeking out.
